Cheeky Chicos 126 St. John's Hill, SW11 1SL www.cheekychicos.co.uk
Cheeky Chicos is the latest addition along St John’s Hill—easy to spot it with its bright pink exterior. There’s lots of space inside and the place is lovely and bright. Family friendly with high chairs and a changing area. Tasty Mexican fusion food such as tostadas, tacos and salsas. Amazing selection of drinks such as margaritas (classic and flavoured), mojitos and Pina coladas.
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5 out of 5
Toast Rack
Easy walk from Clapham Junction station and local parks nearby and they do brunch!
Reviewed by Irene Bausas
314 Trinity Road, SW18 3RG www.toastrackbakery.co.uk
Great menu for adults and children made by their in house chef. Good space for buggies. Has toys for babies and toddlers. Weekend brunch is quite relaxing with toys for the children. Quality bread made onsite, good option if you’re in the Wandsworth Common area, playground and common is just 5 minute walk. Children can choose from pancakes etc or toasts.
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4 out of 5
Unlimited DIY toast station where you grab your toast and put whatever you want on it.
4.5 Bliss Café 264 The Broadway, SW19 1SB www.facebook.com/blisscoffeeshop
Welcome to Bliss as the locals refer to it. It’s small but cozy and you will always run into someone you know from the neighbourhood. Serving breakfast and brunch fare, you can try out such favourites as their American Style Pancakes, their Veggie Breakfast with halloumi, avocado and eggs or an Acai bowl for something lighter. Bliss is a great child friendly café because it has its own children’s menu (the Yummy Cinnamon French Stars are a favourite) as well as a large bookshelf full of children’s books to look at while mum enjoys her coffee. High chairs are also available for very little ones.
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Reviewed by Irene Bausas
out of 5
Their homemade scones and cakes aside, Bliss’ best kept secret is the live jazz sessions they offer on Saturday afternoons!
Reviewed by Melissa Reynolds
GooseBerry Bush Cafe
4.5
115 Kingston Road, SW19 1LT www.gooseberrybushcentres.com
out of 5
The GooseBerry Bush is so much more than just a café. Stop in for their all day brunch, or settle in for some lunch offerings of salads, sandwiches and toasties, homemade cakes and cookies and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. With its comfy, couch-like seating, ample high chairs and a separate children’s menu, GooseBerry Bush is a great place for kids to enjoy a meal, they can also check out the books and play items for sale (although your wallet may not thank you!).
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Adults can browse the café’s selection of greeting cards, as well as candles, cookbooks, artwork and tea. Upstairs are treatments and classes from acupuncture, osteopathy, baby massage and photography.
Reviewed by Melissa Reynolds familiesonline.co.uk
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